Facilitate Multiagency Coordination to Strengthen Mobility, Safety, and Security During World Cup Special Events.
Host Cities of the 2026 World Cup Brainstormed Security Measures and Mobility Strategies for Event-Day Success.
Nationwide, United States
2026 FIFA World Cup Planning: Workshop Report
Summary Information
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will come with myriad transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) challenges for its host cities. This report was the outcome of a workshop organized to prepare for those events. The workshop featured presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, with speakers from various transportation and security agencies sharing their expertise and insights. Key themes included security preparedness, efficient mobility operations, strategic planning, and the importance of coordination and collaboration among stakeholders.
The post-workshop report documented best practices and lessons learned, including the following:
- Facilitate multiagency coordination to strengthen mobility, safety, and security. Collaboration is critical among various agencies and levels of government, as is efficient communication among all parties.
- Address jurisdictional issues early in the planning stage. This includes coordination with neighboring states.
- Plan for the transportation needs of key groups, such as individuals with disabilities. Also consider how to efficiently move World Cup teams to/from airports, hotels, and stadiums.
- Broadcast different mobility options through a robust information campaign to help mitigate congestion and overcrowding. This is particularly important if road closures take place.
- Determine what types of security measures are needed based on anticipated threat levels, such as screening zones outside of stadiums for vehicles and people.
- Consider how technology Integration can aid in enhanced security and event management. This could include special signal timing plans, drones, route tracking, and probe data analytics.
